Zucchini Canned Tuna Pasta (Meal Prep)

a photo of tuna capers spaghetti in a grey bowl on a green background

Zucchini Canned Tuna Pasta (Meal Prep)

Zucchini tuna pasta is a simple yet flavor-packed recipe with caramelized zucchini, garlic, capers, and lemony tuna. It’s tossed with spaghetti and olive oil for a light Mediterranean vibe. Perfect for busy weeknights or make-ahead lunches that don’t feel sad and soggy.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 570 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

5 g (1 teaspoon) olive oil
300 g (10 ½ oz) zucchini, approx.2
425 g (1 lb) tuna in oil, approx.1 large tin
300 g (10 ½ oz) spaghetti, or other pasta shape
4 garlic cloves
1 lemon, zest and juice, fresh recommended
80 g (½ cups) capers, see note 1
pepper, to taste
50 g (½ cups) parsley, to serve, optional
50 g (½ cups) parmesan, to serve, optional

Instructions

Prepare

Thinly slice 300 g (10 ½ oz) zucchini.
Peel and thinly dice 4 garlic cloves.
Dice: 80 g (½ cups) capers
Prepare a large pot of salted water and begin boiling on the stove.

Cook

Heat 5 g (1 teaspoon) olive oil in a skillet. Add 300 g (10 ½ oz) zucchini caramelize until golden and it has formed a bit of a paste (approx. 20 minutes).
They'll go from soft to crisp and back to soft (photo in main post).
When the zucchini is getting close to being the paste, cook 300 g (10 ½ oz) spaghetti for half the packet time. Reserve a cup of pasta water.
Add pasta water, 425 g (1 lb) tuna in oil, 4 garlic cloves, 1 lemon juice and zest, 80 g (½ cups) capers, 300 g (10 ½ oz) spaghetti into the zucchini. Mix well.
Finish with pepper, 50 g (½ cups) parsley, 50 g (½ cups) parmesan.

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Notes

Note 1 - Capers

Don't be afraid to let some of the vinegar go into the mixture as this adds some acidity to balance the saltiness.

Storing

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.

Reheating

Add a splash of water or olive oil and then reheat in the microwave on 1 minute intervals until heated through (approx. 3 minutes). Don’t stir the pasta right away—give it at least 1 minute in the microwave before moving it around otherwise it might break.

Nutrition

Calories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 45gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 1193mgPotassium: 855mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1351IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 218mgIron: 3mg

Keyword seafood recipe, Tuna meal prep

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